Jazzcourier, Carmines on Bleeker, on the corner there? Nice story!
Tony Bennett
Saw/heard him last evening in NYC, Radio City, a great venue to be sure. He was so much better than I had anticipated; I have seen him several times in the past, and the last time he seemed not himself, but last night, despite playing about 75 minutes, he was sounding as great, and as active, involved as ever. Great to see/hear the man, and at older than 85, its a wonder to watch. If you like this style of music, I suggest you see him while you still can.
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The "Bennett vs Sinatra debate" is one of those pointless exercises that will never have a clear winner. ****Bennett is just not everyone's cup of tea**** Funny, I always felt that way about Sinatra. Bennett is one of those singers that has that hard-to-explain quality of sincerity; no pretense. It could be argued that Sinatra has the higher level of technical vocal skill. Bennett, even in his prime (and, if one wants to split hairs), demonstrates less than perfect intonation, and perhaps less impeccable control. But, HE CONNECTS with the listener in a clear and simple way; his delivery is unparalleled. For me, Sinatra (especially later in his career) had a certain quality of self-importance in his singing that I find difficult to take. Early Sinatra is a beautiful thing, and his straight forward delivery of a melody has always been a model for all singers AND instrumentalists. But, later in his career that Rat Pack "baby" and "broads" persona became a little hard to take. A little bit like Hugh Heffner spending all day in a silk bath robe; PLEASE ..... I can imagine Bennett singing a lullaby to his grandchild. Sinatra? I'm not so sure. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=s8zolmysgDo |
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